Hydraulic Formulas
Theoretical Thrust (Cylinders) | ||
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N | = | Effective area (sq.cm) x pressure (bar) x 10 |
Lb | = | Effective area (sq.in) x pressure (psi) |
Hydraulic Power | ||
kW | = | Flow rate (L/min) x pressure (bar) 600 |
hp | = | Flow rate (gpm) x pressure (psi) 1714 |
Geometric Flow Rate (Cylinders) | ||
L/min | = | Effective area (sq.cm) x piston speed (m/min) 10 |
gpm | = | Effective area (sq.cm) x piston speed (in/min) 231 |
Velocity of Fluid in Pipe | ||
m/sec | = | Flow rate (L/min) x 21.22 D x D |
(D: inside diameter of pipe in mm) | ||
ft/sec | = | Flow rate (gpm) x 0.408 D x D |
(D: inside diameter of pipe in mm) |